2018 Hyundai Kona Problems
Typical for Model
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2018 Hyundai Kona.
Complaints
106
Crashes
14
Fires
19
Injuries
24
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2018 Hyundai Kona Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#135 complaints
ENGINE
Avg mileage:47,550 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:7
#225 complaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Avg mileage:12,526 mi
Crash-related:5
Fires:3
#39 complaints
POWER TRAIN
Avg mileage:41,500 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Hyundai Kona.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 35 | 1 | 7 | 47,550 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 25 | 5 | 3 | 12,526 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 9 | — | 1 | 41,500 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 | 2 | 4 | 28,785 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 54,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | — | — | 17,298 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 | — | — | 7,400 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 3 | — | 1 | 850 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | 2 | — | 3,040 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 104,745 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | 1,100 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 1 | — | — | 1,317 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 1 | — | — | 1,100 mi | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | 44,894 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | 1 | — | 3,400 mi | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
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